About this episode
James Kamis discusses his theory that oceanic warm blobs, such as the one in the northern Pacific Ocean, are primarily caused by geological activities like underwater volcanic eruptions and tectonic movements rather than atmospheric conditions. Drawing on evidence from recent high-resolution ocean floor mapping and historical data on seismic and volcanic activities, Kamis highlights the significant role of geological features in heating ocean waters. He also challenges the mainstream view held by NASA and NOAA, advocating for a more comprehensive consideration of geological factors in climate studies.00:00 Introduction to the Ocean Warming Hotspot00:48 Understanding the Warm Blob01:45 Geological Features of the Ocean Floor05:06 The Pacific Ring of Fire07:00 Mapping the Ocean Floor08:40 Volcanic Activity and Climate Impact10:21 Geological Activity in Japan15:19 The Kamchatka Peninsula18:23 Characteristics of the Warm Blob23:29 Cool Blob Phenomenon27:21 Other Warm Blobs Across the Ocean28:56 Heat Transfer to the Arctic Ocean30:01 Volcanic Activity in the Pacific Ocean30:51 Axial Volcano and Seismic Activity33:15 El Nino and Geological Evidence36:50 Gulf Stream and Geological Impacts40:38 Geological Theories and Predictions47:24 Books and Further Reading52:21 Final Thoughts and AcknowledgementsJames Kamis articles: https://climatechangedispatch.com/?s=kamisJune 2023 book by James E. Kamis: “Geological Impacts on Climate” https://a.co/d/2x9bJeLKamis’ website: https://www.plateclimatology.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@plateclimatology4845Viterito/Kamis/Yim/Catt: Impacts of Geothermal Energy on Climate | Tom Nelson Pod #181: https://youtu.be/lbDbA32fNek—Slides, summaries, references, and transcripts of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summariesMy Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1
